Common use of – CLASSIFICATION PROTECTION Clause in Contracts

– CLASSIFICATION PROTECTION. 4.01 Persons not included in the bargaining unit shall not do any work that is done by employees falling within the scope of this Agreement except in cases of emergency (an emergency as referred to herein shall be defined as a sudden unexpected occasion or combination of events calling for immediate response and/or action), or for the purpose of instructing new employees. (a) Definition of technological change: Technological change means the automation of equipment, or the mechanization or automation of operations, or the replacement of existing equipment or machinery with new equipment or machinery which could or may result in the displacement of an employee from his/her regular job. (b) An employee whose position is rendered redundant or displaced from his or her job as a result of technological change, shall be entitled to all rights outlined in Article 7 (Layoff and Recall). (c) Where technological changes occur, which would require some familiarization of an incumbent with the new procedure to allow them to continue in their present position the Hospital will undertake to provide a reasonable familiarization period. This reasonable period is to be mutually determined prior to the implementation of the change. 4.03 Where employees are required by the Hospital to take courses or orientation to upgrade or acquire new employment qualifications to maintain their current job classification, the Hospital shall pay the full costs associated with the course or orientation.